Water damage restoration in Franklin, WI
Water damage in Franklin, WI usually starts in one of a few places: a failed supply line or water heater, a roof or window leak, or water that gets into a basement or crawl space. Franklin has 14,433 homes with a median build year of 1989: 15% predate 1960 and 28% were built since 2000, so plumbing ranges from original copper and galvanized lines to newer PEX. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Franklin ZIP code in Milwaukee County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Franklin, WI, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 1 Franklin ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Franklin
Pipes from every era
With a median build year of 1989, Franklin has everything from galvanized and copper lines to PEX. Older homes see pipe and drain failures; newer ones see more appliance and fitting leaks.
Ice dams
Snow and cold create ice dams on older roofs.
Frozen pipes
Extended subzero stretches freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Wisconsin page.
Common calls
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Census data
Franklin homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 14,433
- Median year built
- 1989
- Built before 1960
- 15%
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
Among the 22 Wisconsin cities with pages on this site, Franklin ranks #22 by number of homes and has older housing than 14% of them (median build year 1989). Its share of pre-1960 homes (15%) is below the 34% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 36,591 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Milwaukee County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Milwaukee County in 8 major disaster declarations: 4 severe storms, 3 floods, 1 snowstorm. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2026 (DR-4923).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Franklin water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Franklin?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Franklin, WI, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 1 Franklin ZIP code is covered. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
How old are homes in Franklin?
The median home in Franklin was built in 1989. About 15% of its 14,433 homes were built before 1960 and 28% in 2000 or later, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Older homes are more likely to have corroded pipes and drains; newer homes see more appliance and supply-line leaks.
Has Milwaukee County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Milwaukee County in 8 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2026). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Franklin?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Franklin ZIP code. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
ZIP codes covered in Franklin
53132
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